Artist description Positive Sound Massive is a collective that features many different reggae and hip hop artists who have recorded and released on thier own, as well as some amazing up and coming artists. We perform as both a band and a DJ based group. Many of us are based in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Music Style Reggae Dancehall Hip Hop

Musical Influences Bob X 2 (Dylan and Marley), KRS-1, Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, Beasties, Mix Master Mike, Supercat & Nicodemus, On-U soundsystem, Barrington Levy, Spearhead

Artist History Positive Sound Massive is a group dealing withonly the pure conscious dancehall vibe of reggae music. With a concept formed in the early '90's, in response to the onslaught of slack vocalists, Steffen Franz (Stand Out Selector) put together a solely conscious, global soundsystem. With the aidof DJ Wookie J, they recruited reggae musicians and vocalists, with varied musical backgrounds, from all over the country. They also drew on San Francisco's already burgeoning new jazz scene for many guest session players.In true Jamaican style, PSM Recordings was formed, to bring the soundsystems' musical ideas out of the SF scene and into the world reggae market. With the concept of "DJ conscious for conscious DJs," they created double 7" single packs, with dub versions of each on the opposite record's B-side, so that DJs could remix right on the spot. Thus far, they have put out two of these packs. The first, a double single pack by PSM themselves, entitled "Sex & Guns" b/w "Unity" featuring Raskidus & DJ Collage. This release charted in half a dozen American markets, as well as in France, Ireland, and Malta. It continues to receive airplay both nationally and internationally. The second double single pack was a strong release by up & coming San Francisco DJ, Jr. Robby,entitled "Boy Want de Gun" b/w "Miracle". Their third single release, by renown "King of Nyahbingh", Ras Michael, entitled "No Bow Down" reached number one in various college markets and charted high on many playlists around the country as well as receiving 'nuff soundsystem and radio airplay in Jamaica. Positive Sound Massive is more than just an independent record label. It is a soundsystem in the true Jamaican tradition, a band; and for its creators, a way of life. In 1995 and again in 1998, they were nominated for BAMMIEs (Bay Area Music Awards) in the Reggae/Worldbeat Club Band category. So far, they have yet to take home the award, but no matter, they still keep their hope alive while continuing to put out the freshest Bay Area sounds.Over the past few years PSM Recordings has released a handful of CDs and 12"s and seen greater success with each one. The first CD was a full-length voiced by the Godfather of Dancehall, Nicodemus. The album, entitled "Dancehall Giant", was to be the last album recorded before Nicodemus' untimely passing in the summer of 1996. It received international exposure and paved the way for late 1997's "Time's Up". This album was the label's first compilation featuring many unreleased singles and "B sides" and a stable of world-class vocalists. Both the single, "Jah Everlasting" b/w "True Freedom Fighters", featuring Rocker-T and Jamalski, as well as the entire album received airplay in over 30 countries and throughout the United States. As of February 1st 1999, Positive Sound Massive entered into a manufacture and distribution agreement with San Francisco based Nu-Gruv Alliance. After many years of dealing with independant distribution, with differentcompanies in each market, the growth of PSM Recordings seemed stunted. The current deal allows PSM total creative control while helping to support our ever-expanding release schedule. PSM had two new releases during 1999, including Rocker-T. "Tru Ganjaman EP", a four song "pro-ganja ep" which was released on July 15th,1999. The EP received great international hype and got radio play from Melborne, Australia to Europe and Japan, as well as in 30 or so Reggae markets through out the US and Canada. Sparking the EP's push was its' covers' unexpected appearance in the New Line Cinema feature film "Next Friday". PSM then released Rocker's full length solo album "If Yu Luv Luv, Show Ya Luv", which hit stores October 26th, 1999. The album and EP continue to sell and get a ton of airplay and Internet play. This summer Rocker performed at many of the US "Reggae Festivals" including the biggest and most prestigious, Reggae on The River in Northern California.Our first release in 2000 is "Mi Selecta", PSM's first producers' special which includes tracks from some world famous producers and beat builders. The album and double vinyl were released on May 16th, 2000 and feature tunes from Mix Master Mike, Dan "Automator" Nakamura, Easy Star All-Stars, Rocker-T., Jamalski, biL featuring DJ Quest, Strong Foundation, Kulcha Shok Muzik, Westside Chemical, Knowstyle Productions, and Jr. Robby.Over this summer PSM released Rocker-T.'s "Prophets of the Most High" 7" single. This is the first release from "Western Edition" our new Artist Compilation due out in the summer of 2001. Also in release is "Cyber Supplement" our first Virtual EP. This release features new songs from Rocker-T., Sister Sara, DJ JS-1 (Rahzels' DJ) and Jr. Robby and is free and totally downloadable, complete with 4 MP3s and cover art.By early 2001 PSM is planning on releasing "Riddim Please", our first full length Dub and Instrumental project. This album will feature dub versions of many of PSMs' favorite tracks remixed fresh for today. In mid- 2001, PSM will release Western Edition our new artist compilation, as well as the debut album from Sister Sara, and a 4 song EP from Jamalski.

Group Members Rocker-T., Sister Sara, Jr. Robby, Wookie- J., Stand Out Selector, Jamalski, New Dealers, DJ Collage, Jah Yzer Jamalski- After gaining underground success on the New York hip-hop scene along side KRS-One as a member of Boogie Down Productions, Jamalski released "Jump Spread Out" selling almost 200,000 copies of his first solo single. In the early 1990's Jamal signed to Columbia/Sony and released "Roughneck Reality", a full length album with a handful of singles and a video or two. By mid 1994 Jamalski had become a household name with videos in frequent rotation on MTV.Rocker T- As one of the founding elements of the New York Dancehall and Underground Ska scenes Rocker T. broke ground with KRS-One in 1986. His career gained speed with resident apperances at The Island Club (Reggae Lounge) and throughout Brooklyn. In the early 1990's Rocker and his band Skadanks signed a deal with Electra Records and released "Give Thanks", the bands' first major label effort. Rocker now DJs and produces as well and performs across the world with his new group Rocker T. & the IRT band, Cannabis Cup Band, Stubborn All-Stars, and Positive Sound Massive.Sister Sara- Sara began her career in Chicago. There she founded a few groups and made a name for herself on the "Live" music circut. She moved to the Santa Cruz area in the mid 1990's and since then she has shared stages with the likes of the Congos, Rocker-T., Fenton and Reggae Angels, Issac Haile Sellasse, and a host of others. Sara will be releasing her debut album on PSM Recordings in late 2001.Jr. Robby- 2000 must rate as one of the best years yet for this young american DJ. After scoring chart action and reviews for his first single "Boy want De Gun" in the mid-90's, and a CD release with New Dealers in early 01', Jr. continues to perform 3 or 4 nights a week. Producing all of his own tracks, he shows many different styles ranging from deep bass and drum all the way to uptempo Jungle. As a member of New Dealers he brings a heavy reggae feel to a powerful live hip-hop group.Wookie J.- In early 1992, on a little island called Maui, the first interaction between DJ and selector in a small beachfront niteclub broke ground for the inception of Positive Sound Massive. Wookie J. voiced on the first two PSM singles "Sex and Guns" and "Unity", and since that time has performed and recorded all over the US. His style favors an old style "sing-jay", with a conscious streak a mile wide, Wookie J. will continue to bring nuff vibes to dancehalls, concerts and festivals worldwide.Stand Out Selector- The backbone of PSM, and owner of the label and management company, Steffen Franz continues to bring a strange hybred element to all PSM releases, and live shows. With a conscious message and a deep crate Stand Out is always ready for any positive works. He produces, DJs, Remixes, and tames the lions...

Instruments Full live band plus DJ rig including Turntables and Mixer, Roland DJ-70, MPC-2000, Dub Plates, Challice, and White Label vinyl...

Albums Nicodemus "Dancehall Giant", Various Artists "Time's Up", Rocker-T. "If Yu Luv Luv Show Ya Luv", Rocker-T. "Tru Ganjaman" EP, Various Producers "Mi Selecta", Various Artists "Cyber Stupplment", "Riddim Please" Dubs and Instrumentals

Press Reviews Current press includes:Rocker-T. Feature, SF Examiner, pg 5 12/14/00Code Magazine "Top Ten Albums..you don't own yet"XLR8R Review "Mi Selecta" in November, 2000 issueEpitonic.com Review of "Home Invasion" Mix Master MikeURB/Hua Hsu… "Mi Selecta" Review in December issueThe Beat/Marlon Regis Review Dancehall IssueAlternative Press/ "Mi Selecta" Review Dec. IssueStance/Kevin Imamura…Review in December issueThick/ Mi Selecta Review out nowReggae Review/ Bella B.... Review in October issueBody Rock Zine' Feature in Oct Issue

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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